Childress Vineyards

By the 1990s, Childress had purchased land, planted vines and by the end of the 90s was having his grapes custom-crushed, making wine to give to friends.

[1][3] Located in the Yadkin Valley AVA, an American Viticultural Area, Childress' winemaker is Mark Friszolowski.

[1][4] Childress is part of a broader development of wine-grape growing and vineyards in North Carolina which has been gaining traction in the 21st Century, following a period of rapid growth beginning in the 1980s.

Wines produced from scuppernong harken back to the 17th Century beginning of North Carolina's winemaking tradition.

[1]: 80–81 Childress also holds special events including weddings and corporate functions, as well as free entertainment during the spring and fall.